Job Description

Tulane University School of Medicine, Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine, is seeking a Geriatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) at the Instructor level to join our growing interdisciplinary team. This position supports the section’s mission to provide high-quality, compassionate care for older adults and patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.

About the Section of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine

The Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Tulane University is dedicated to advancing health care and quality of life for older people and those with serious illnesses.

• Geriatrics: Our geriatric team partners closely with primary care physicians and specialists across Tulane Medicine — including cardiology, oncology, neurology, transplant, and trauma. Faculty provide specialized consultation for frail, older adults with complex, chronic, or life-threatening conditions such as dementia and delirium.
• Palliative Medicine: Our palliative care team delivers patient- and family-centered care that improves quality of life for those facing life-limiting illnesses by anticipating, preventing, and treating suffering. Services are offered inpatient, outpatient, and in local nursing homes.

This dual focus ensures comprehensive, compassionate care while creating a rich environment for collaboration, teaching, and scholarship.

Position Highlights

• Provide comprehensive clinical care to geriatric patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other team members to address patients’ physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs.
• Support care coordination and transitions for patients with complex medical conditions.
• Contribute to educational activities and quality improvement initiatives within the section.

Why Join Tulane?

Tulane offers the resources of a large academic center with the feel of a close-knit program. Our Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Section is led by Dr. R. Osvaldo Navia, MD, MBA, inaugural Section Chief and holder of the Myrna L. Daniels Chair in Geriatric Medicine, reflecting strong institutional investment in aging and serious illness care.

At Tulane enjoy:

• Competitive salary and benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b)
• Tuition waiver for self and dependents at Tulane University
• Paid malpractice insurance
• CME allowance with protected time

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current Louisiana APRN or PA license (or eligibility for licensure), CDS, and DEA.
• Experience or strong interest in geriatrics or complex care management.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient-centered care skills.

Application Instructions

Please submit an application using Interfolio via the "Apply Now" button on this page.

Applicants are asked to provide their updated CV for review by the search committee. You may upload additional materials to your application. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Please contact Dr. R. Osvaldo Navia (onavia@tulane.edu), Chief of Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine, with any questions about this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu